Title :
Scheduling a specific type of batch process with evolutionary computation
Author :
Heinonen, Jukka ; Pettersson, Frank
Author_Institution :
Heat Eng. Lab., Abo, Finland
Abstract :
A genetic algorithm is used to calculate production schedules for a specific type of batch-mode manufacturing process. Previous scheduling efforts included both time discretised MILP as well as continuous-time MILP, both of which were outperformed by the GA when measured in calculation times and final schedule accuracy. The approach is two-folded and an algorithm to reproduce it on similar processes is presented.
Keywords :
batch processing (industrial); batch production systems; food processing industry; genetic algorithms; manufacturing processes; production control; batch process scheduling; batch-mode manufacturing process; continuous-time MILP; evolutionary computation; genetic algorithm; production schedule calculation; time discreted MILP; Evolutionary computation; Genetic algorithms; Heat engines; Inductors; Job shop scheduling; Manufacturing processes; Material storage; Processor scheduling; Production; Raw materials;
Conference_Titel :
Evolutionary Computation, 2003. CEC '03. The 2003 Congress on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7804-0
DOI :
10.1109/CEC.2003.1299771
